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Mike's Poultry Brine

Can be used with Chicken or Turkey! Brine recipe (start early......brining is like marinating....takes time)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • Rosemary (several fresh sprigs)
  • Oregano (several fresh sprigs)
  • Handful of peppercorns
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole cloves
  • 2 or 3 bay leaves
  • 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 7 or 8 cloves of garlic

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients with water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and pour mix over ice. Once it is cold add the turkey.
  • Add more cold water to container (if needed) to cover the whole turkey.
  • We used a clean cooler with a lid that would fit the immersed turkey.
  • The salt helps to thaw the turkey. The turkey should be brined 12-24 hours ahead of time.

Notes

Mike Anderson's Recipe